EMT and Paramedic Training
The College was notified following a site visit from the Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Medical Services that national registry exam pass rates for the EMS Program are below minimum standards. As a result, the program has been placed on probation through Jan. 31, 2026. The program continues to be accredited during this period.
EMS Career Paths
EMS provide acute out-of-hospital care services and transport patients with illnesses and injuries or in other health or emergency situations.
Jobs include Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic and Firefighter/EMS.
Paramedic students should include a copy of your State of Ohio EMT-B Card and American Heart CPR Card with their application.
Applications for spring 2025 close on Dec. 19.
Benefits of Studying EMS at Tri-C
- Become work-ready with hands-on, real-world training in clinical settings and on simulators
- Engage with outstanding EMT and paramedic faculty with extensive experience
- Flexible day and evening classes offered at multiple campuses
- Affordable tuition with opportunities for scholarships and financial aid
- Prepares you to take the state certification exam upon completion
- Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
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Hear from our Graduates
All of the teachers at the Tri-C Eastern Campus Paramedic program helped me evolve and utilize all my skills so I could help others in need. – Morgan Tyler Walker, EMT-P
The Paramedic and Fire/EMS programs at Tri-C highly prepared me for a new career, and I was able to join a fire department within a month of graduation. – David Kaczynski, Paramedic
The Paramedic program at Tri-C truly prepares students for the real world by providing hundreds of hands-on clinical experiences and fieldwork opportunities at dozens of hospitals and fire departments in Northeast Ohio. – Shannon Rini, NREMT-P
Paramedic Pass Rates
| Year | Registry Pass Rates | Registry Practical Exam Pass Rates | Retention | Placement |
| 2021 | 88.4% | 100% | 76.8% | 83.7% |
| 2022 | 82.4% | 100% | 76.5% | 82.7% |
| 2023 | 75% | 97% | 88% | 81% |
Career Outlook
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